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Know the Difference Between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes

If you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes, understanding the condition can help you manage it. Type 1 and type 2 diabetes have a lot in common, but the differences are important.

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Being a Single Mom Is Challenging – My Asthma Made It Impossible

The most important thing in life is my 3 kids. But with severe asthma, I could barely breathe. I had no idea a life-changing treatment called bronchial thermoplasty would give me my family back.

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Why It’s Important to See Your Doctor

Now more than ever, it’s important to stay healthy. That means keeping up with preventive care and addressing any symptoms or conditions that may have come up over the past few months. Dr. Savoy explains why you should continue seeking care.

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7 Tips for Living Comfortably with Oxygen at Home

Setting up home oxygen can feel overwhelming. These tips and practical advice will help you get comfortable using and maintaining your oxygen equipment at home.

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How to Cope with COPD and Anxiety

If you have COPD, not being able to breathe can make you feel anxious. Clinical Psychologist Nancy Ciccolella shares her expertise and provides helpful at-home suggestions to manage those feelings.

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Dr. Erin Narewski of the Temple Lung Center

Interstitial Lung Disease: Life-Changing Approaches to Diagnosis and Treatment

Patients with any kind of complex lung disease are at enormous risk if the diagnosis is not made correctly. In this Q&A, Dr. Erin Camac describes how Temple helps patients with interstitial lung disease achieve amazing quality-of-life transformations.

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What you should know about smoking, vaping and COVID-19

Smoking, Vaping and COVID-19: What You Need to Know

If you smoke cigarettes or vape and happen to develop COVID-19, your risk of having a more serious case may be increased. Dr. Jamie Garfield, pulmonologist at the Temple Lung Center, explains why and how you can lower your risk.

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I'm Living with COPD, But I Have My Life Back

I was managing okay with COPD until a car crash changed the course of my life. When other centers told me to get my affairs in order, the Temple Lung Center gave me hope with a new treatment called bronchoscopic lung volume reduction.

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Q&A: How to Manage Sleep Apnea During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Managing sleep apnea is important, but does a CPAP put you at greater risk for COVID-19? We answer questions about using a CPAP during the coronavirus outbreak.

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Spring Allergies vs. COVID-19: Learn the Difference

The signs and symptoms of spring allergies overlap with some of the symptoms of a COVID-19 infection. Use this helpful table to compare symptoms and tell the difference between the two.

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